Gary Fisher PARAGON 1997 VS Specialized HARDROCK 2009 specs comparison

Gary Fisher Paragon 1997 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Paragon

General Infos
Model Paragon
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Fisher Ginzu Team Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Heat-treated
Easton 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderFisher Fish Fins
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 700
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 700
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Gary Fisher Paragon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 7.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Paragon

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Hollow Chromoly Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-501


Specialized Hardrock 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Hardrock

General Infos
Model Hardrock
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Gloss Blue
- Gloss Yellow
-Gloss Black
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Hi-Ten Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 14 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Hardrock Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Single Crown
Hi-tensile Steel and alloy
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals details Plastic Body
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC Body Geometry
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Micro Adjust
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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